S02 Combined Synopsis Soliciation - Groundwater Remediation services.docx

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services RFQ: 36C24127Q0032 Groundwater Remediation Services

Description:

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services,” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.

This solicitation is issued as an RFQ. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01.

This solicitation is set-aside for 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB).

The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 562910, with a small business size of 1,000 Employees. The FSC/PSC is F108.

The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 1- New England is seeking to purchase Groundwater Remediation Services as a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order type contract.

All interested companies shall provide quotations for the following:

Supplies/Services

TOTAL

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Groundwater Remediation Contract Background

In 2023, the VA found liquid in the secondary containment of its fuel dispensing station.

Further investigation found evidence of contamination in the surrounding soil. See Attachment A, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Spill Reporting Form and Attachment B, 2023-04-05 Environmental Conditions report.

Initial sampling, NAPL Delineation, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, groundwater sampling and analysis, and creation and submission of the Remedial Action Workplan were added to the design contract of an already-funded project to replace fuel storage tanks and remove the fuel dispenser. These items are all complete and the associated documentation is attached.

Removal of the contaminated soil and installation of remediation wells was included in the construction portion of the same funded project replacing the fuel storage tanks and removing the fuel dispenser. These items are also complete.

Addressing the groundwater contamination through in situ product application, follow on groundwater monitoring, and creation and submission of the Remedial Implementation Report were not included in the funded project. The purpose of this contract is to complete the remaining remediation work and required New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) reporting.

Tasks

Note that tasks are listed such that the last items listed are the first ones to be completed and closed out on the contract, which is roughly in reverse chronological order.

3.1 Item 1 – Groundwater Testing and Monitoring (semi-annually every year) Conduct groundwater monitoring to document the effect of source removal and in-situ amendments on groundwater quality. Groundwater monitoring shall include level gaging, sampling, analysis, and recording of geochemical parameters. Provide the results of the monitoring, including a plain-language summary, analysis and copies of laboratory testing results, to the VA within 30 days of sampling.

Submit a Periodic Status Report, prepared in accordance with New Hampshire Env-Or 606.18, to the VA within 30 days of sampling. Once the VA has approved the report, submit the report to NHDES. Sampling shall be conducted twice per year, once in the fall and once in the spring. The first sampling shall be completed as soon as contract is awarded.

3.2 Item 2 – Second In-Situ Remedial Product Application (BASE YEAR ONLY) Following NHDES approval of the Periodic Status Report submitted in Item 3, provide a second application of in-situ remedial product.

3.3 Item 3 – Assessment and Status Report (BASE YEAR ONLY)

Following the initial in-situ product application (Item 5) and 6 months of monthly groundwater monitoring (Item 4), provide an assessment of the improvement of groundwater quality and whether a second application of in-situ remedial product application is required. The assessment shall be provided to the VA within 30 days of the 6th monthly sampling event from Item 4.

Submit a Periodic Status Report, prepared in accordance with New Hampshire Env-Or 606.18, that includes the results of the assessment and the recommended next steps. If a second application of in-situ remedial product is recommended, detail the product to be used, amounts, and application method in the report. If a second application is not recommended, detail the reasons that it is not recommended. Once the VA has approved the report, submit the report to NHDES.

3.4 Item 4 – Groundwater Testing and Monitoring, four additional events (BASE YEAR

ONLY)

Conduct monthly groundwater monitoring for the first 6 months following the application of in-situ amendments. Conduct groundwater monitoring to document the effect of source removal and in-situ amendments on groundwater quality. Groundwater monitoring shall include level gaging, sampling, analysis, and recording of geochemical parameters.

Provide the results of the monitoring, including a plain-language summary, analysis and copies of laboratory testing results, to the VA within 30 days of sampling. Two of these monitoring events are covered by Item 1, this item shall be for the additional four monitoring events required for six total.

3.5 Item 5 – Initial In-Situ Remedial Product Application (BASE YEAR ONLY)

Following NHDES approval of the Remedial Action Plan Findings Update (Item 5), implement the program for in-situ chemical oxidation. This item shall be completed within 45 calendar days of receipt of NHDES approval of the Remedial Action Plan Findings Update (Item 5).

3.6 Item 6 – Remedial Action Plan Findings Update (BASE YEAR ONLY)

Utilize the existing groundwater monitoring information, provided in the attachments to this scope of work, to create a program to address the dissolved-phase groundwater contaminant plume through the in-situ application of chemical or biological remedial amendments to degrade the hydrocarbons into less harmful compounds. Detail the remedial amendment(s) and application method(s) to be used. Create a Remedial Action Plan Findings Update that includes the in-situ chemical oxidation program planned. Submit the plan to the VA for review. Once approved by the VA, submit to NHDES.

3.7 Item 7 – Installation of Monitoring Wells (BASE YEAR ONLY)

Use the existing information provided in the attachments to propose locations for additional overburden and shallow bedrock groundwater monitor wells downgradient of MW-6 and BW-1 to define the limits of dissolved benzene exceeding Ambient Groundwater Quality Standards (AGQS). Submit the proposed locations to NHDES for review and approval. Upon approval, install the proposed wells.

This task requires an Activity Hazard Analysis and a VA Manchester Excavation Permit, with all required attachments. Both shall be submitted at least two weeks prior to the work.

Because the VA owns several of the utilities on the campus, DigSafe will not mark all underground utilities. A private utility locator shall be used to locate underground utilities prior to the work.

Proposed locations shall be submitted to NHDES within 30 days of contract award. Wells shall be installed within 30 days of approval from NHDES.

Additional Requirements

All items that include reporting to NHDES shall also include all required correspondence with NHDES, addressing all NHDES comments, and all revisions required to receive NHDES approval. The VA Contracting Officer’s Representative shall be included in all correspondence with NHDES.

All items shall be completed in accordance with all applicable federal and state regulations. All work shall be completed in accordance with New Hampshire Env-Or 600 in particular. Note that several items require a professional engineer or professional geologist registered in New Hampshire.

Working hours are 7am-3:30pm, Monday – Friday.

Attachments:

A. 2023-04-07 NHDES Spill Reporting Form B. 2023-04-05 GEODesign Environmental Conditions Report C. 2023-05-12 NHDES Letter, Request for Site Investigation D. 2024-10-10 Site Investigation Report E. 2025-01-24 NHDES Acceptance of Site Investigation Report F. 2025-04-22 Supplemental Site Investigation Report G. 2025-05-22 Remedial Action Plan H. 2025-09-16 NHDES Acceptance of Supplemental Site Investigation Report and Remedial Action Plan Report I. 2026-04-23 Remedial Action Implementation Report J. 2026-07-09 DRAFT Groundwater Monitoring Report

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The purchase order/contract anticipated period of performance is: 11/16/2026-11/15/2027.

Place of Performance/Place of Delivery Department of Veterans Affairs VA Manchester Healthcare System 718 Smyth Rd Manchester, NH 03104 Country: UNITED STATES

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· FAR 52.212-1, “Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (SEP 2023) All quoters shall submit the following factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price All quoters shall provide the following:

a. Provide a document stating capability specifications of meeting groundwater testing, monitoring/installation services and providing assessments/reports.

b. Provide a capability statement to include initial sampling, NAPL delineation, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, groundwater sampling/analysis, and creation/submission of remedial action.

c. Provide credentials for Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist registered in NH.

d. Provide a Sub-Contracting Plan (if applicable).

e. Provide SDVOSB certification from SBA.gov.

f. Signing VAAR clause 852.219-75. Failure to will result in your quote being voided and not considered for award.

g. Provide a document that states a minimum of 3 references within the last 5 years for the same or equivalent performance.

h. Page 2 of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation with the price and total filled out.

i. Cost Breakdown of vendor price provided on page 2 of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation to include, direct costs, indirect costs, profit/margin, G&A, labor hours, materials, equipment, and subcontracting costs.

**Please note: The choice of font and font size is not a requirement for submission or evaluation purposes.**

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Tara Dossiema, Tara.Dossiema@va.gov.

Award will be based upon a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO FAR 12. LPTA is based on meeting all factors and sub-factors in this combined/synopsis solicitation and then provided the lowest price resulting in a Contracting Officer decision for the quote most favorable to the Government.

www.sam.gov registration is required to be complete at time of submission of response. Offerors must complete annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website located at https://sam.gov/ .

· FAR 52.252-1, “Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference” (FEB 1998) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_1 (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

· FAR 52.212-2, “Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION OCT 2025) All quoters shall submit the following: Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

All quotes shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, Tara Dossiema, Tara.Dossiema@va.gov Award will be based upon a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) of quotes in accordance with the Simplified Acquisition Procedures of RFO 12.203.

The following are the decision factors: Technical, Past Performance, and Price.

1. Technical: The offeror’s quote shall be evaluated to determine if the contractor has the capabilities to provide quality services in a timely and efficient manner.

A. Capabilities of meeting the Specifications of groundwater testing, monitoring/installation services and providing assessments/reports.

B. Provide a capability statement to include initial sampling, NAPL delineation, installation of groundwater monitoring wells, groundwater sampling/analysis, and creation/submission of remedial action.

C. Credentials for Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist registered in NH.

D. Sub-Contracting (if applicable): If you are planning to sub-contract some or all of this work, please provide the name and address(s) of all subcontractor(s) (if applicable) and a description of their planned subcontracting effort.

E. Provide SDVOSB certification from the SBA.gov.

F. Signing VAAR clause 852.219-75. Failure to will result in your quote being voided and not considered for award.

2. Past Performance:

A. Provide 3 references within the last 5 years for the same or equivalent performance.

3. Price:

A. Complete line items on Page 2 of this combined synopsis/solicitation, which will be completed by the offeror.

B. Cost breakdown, to include, direct costs, indirect costs, profit/margin, G&A, labor hours, materials, equipment, and subcontracting costs.

· FAR 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (SEP 2024)

· FAR 52.204-7, “System for Award Management” (NOV 2024)

· FAR 52.229-11, “Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements- Notice and Representation” (JUN 2020)

· FAR 52.233-2, “Service of Protest” (SEPT 2006) Service of Protest (Deviation Date)

(a) Protests, (as defined in FAR 33.102), that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from them.

(b) The copy of any protest must be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

· FAR 52.252-5, “Authorized Deviations in Provisions” (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) (48 CFR Chapter 8) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

· VAAR 852.209-70, “Organizational Conflicts of Interest” (OCT 2020)(DEVIATION)

· VAAR 852.233-70, “Agency Protests” (OCT 2026)(DEVIATION)

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The full text of RFO provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_2.

The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition:

· FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (NOV 2023)(DEVIATION).

· FAR 52.252-2 “Clauses incorporated by reference” , (FEB 1998).- This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with eh same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52#FAR_52_252_2 (FAR) and http://www.va.gov/oal/library/vaar/index.asp (VAAR)

· FAR 52.203-6 ALT 1, “Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government” (NOV 2021)

· FAR 52.203-17, “Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights” (NOV 2023)

· FAR 52.203-19, “Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements” (JAN 2017)

· FAR 52.204-9, “Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel” (JAN 2011)

· FAR 52.204-13, “System for award management maintenance” (OCT 2018)

· FAR 52.209-6, “Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded” (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.209-10, “Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations” (NOV 2015) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.217-8, “Option to Extend Services” (NOV 1999)

· FAR 52.219-6, “Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside” (NOV 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.219-8, “Utilization of Small Business Concerns” (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.219-14, “Limitations on Subcontracting” (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.219-27, “Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program” (FEB 2024) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definition.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern means a small business concern— (1)

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see FAR 19.106).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, means a veteran as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16) and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program means an SDVOSB concern that is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for, or awarded on a sole-source basis to, SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program; and

(3) Orders set aside for SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program, under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.4 and 16.5.

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only from concerns designated in SAM as SDVOSB concerns certified by SBA. Offers received from concerns that are not SDVOSB concerns certified by SBA will not be considered.

(2) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made only to a concern designated in SAM as an SDVOSB certified by SBA.

(d) A joint venture may be considered an SDVOSB concern if the managing partner of the joint venture complies with the criteria defined in paragraph (a) of this clause and 13 CFR 128.402.

(e) In a joint venture that complies with paragraph (d) of this clause, the SDVOSB party or parties to the joint venture shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the SDVOSB party or parties to the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

· FAR 52.219-28, “Post award Small Business Program Representation” (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-3, “Convict Labor” (JUN 2003) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-35, “Equal Opportunity for Veterans” (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-36, “Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities” (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-37, “Employment Reports on Veterans” (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-40, “Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act” (DEC 2010) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-41, “Service Contract Labor Standards” (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-42, “Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires” (MAY 2014)

· FAR 52.222-50, “Combating Trafficking in Persons” (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-54, “Employment Eligibility Verification” (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-55, “Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026” (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-62, “Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706” (JAN 2022) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.222-90, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors” (APR 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

· FAR 52.223-5, “Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information” (MAY 2024)

· FAR 52.226-8, “Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving” (MAY 2024)

· FAR 52.228-5, “Insurance-Work on a Government Installation” (JAN 1997)

· CL-120, “Supplemental Insurance Requirements” In accordance with FAR 28.307-2 and FAR 52.228-5, the following minimum coverage shall apply to this contract:

(a) Workers' compensation and employers liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 is required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability: $500,000.00 per occurrences.

(c) Automobile liability: $250,000.00 per person; $500,000.00 per occurrence and $100,000.00 property damage.

(d) The successful bidder must present to the Contracting Officer, prior to award, evidence of general liability insurance without any exclusionary clauses for asbestos that would void the general liability coverage.

· FAR 52.229-3, “Federal, State, and Local Taxes” (FEB 2013) (DEVIATION SEP 2025)

· FAR 52.232-33, “Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management” (OCT 2018)

· FAR 52.232-40, “Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors” (MAR 2023)

· FAR 52.233-3, “Protest after Award” (AUG 1996) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.233-4, “Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim” (OCT 2004) (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation” (APR 1984)

· FAR 52.240-91, “Security Prohibitions and Exclusions” (DEVIATION NOV 2025)

· FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services” (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION APR 2026) “

· FAR 52.252-6, “Authorized Deviations in Clauses” (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) (48 CFR 8) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

· VAAR 852.203-70, “Commercial Advertising” (MAY 2018)

· VAAR 852.219-75, “VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting – Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (OCT 2026) (DEVIATION)

· As prescribed in 819.7011(b), insert the following clause:

· VA Notice of Limitations on Subcontracting—Certificate of Compliance for Services and Construction (NOV 2022)

(a) Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127(k)(2), the offeror certifies that—

(1) If awarded a contract (see FAR 2.101 definition), it will comply with the limitations on subcontracting requirement as provided in the solicitation and the resultant contract, as follows: [Contracting Officer check the appropriate box below based on the predominant NAICS code assigned to the instant acquisition as set forth in FAR 19.102.]

(i) (X) Services. In the case of a contract for services (except construction), the contractor will not pay more than 50% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 50% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Other direct costs may be excluded to the extent they are not the principal purpose of the acquisition and small business concerns do not provide the service as set forth in 13 CFR 125.6.

(ii) □ General construction. In the case of a contract for general construction, the contractor will not pay more than 85% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated VIP-listed subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 85% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(iii) □ Special trade construction contractors. In the case of a contract for special trade contractors, the contractor will not pay more than 75% of the amount paid by the government to it to firms that are not VIP-listed SDVOSBs as set forth in 852.219-73 or VOSBs as set forth in 852.219-74. Any work that a similarly situated subcontractor further subcontracts will count towards the 75% subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. Cost of materials are excluded and not considered to be subcontracted.

(2) The offeror acknowledges that this certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an Agency of the United States. The offeror further acknowledges that this certification is subject to Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001, and, as such, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the offeror subject to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties, including prosecution.

(3) If VA determines that an SDVOSB/VOSB awarded a contract pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 8127 did not act in good faith, such SDVOSB/VOSB shall be subject to any or all of the following:

(i) Referral to the VA Suspension and Debarment Committee;

(ii) A fine under section 16(g)(1) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 645(g)(1)); and

(iii) Prosecution for violating section 1001 of title 18.

(b) The offeror represents and understands that by submission of its offer and award of a contract it may be required to provide copies of documents or records to VA that VA may review to determine whether the offeror complied with the limitations on subcontracting requirement specified in the contract. Contracting officers may, at their discretion, require the contractor to demonstrate its compliance with the limitations on subcontracting at any time during performance and upon completion of a contract if the information regarding such compliance is not already available to the contracting officer. Evidence of compliance includes, but is not limited to, invoices, copies of subcontracts, or a list of the value of tasks performed.

(c) The offeror further agrees to cooperate fully and make available any documents or records as may be required to enable VA to determine compliance with the limitations on subcontracting requirement. The offeror understands that failure to provide documents as requested by VA may result in remedial action as the Government deems appropriate.

(d) Offeror completed certification/fill-in required. The formal certification must be completed, signed and returned with the offeror's bid, quotation, or proposal. The Government will not consider offers for award from offerors that do not provide the certification, and all such responses will be deemed ineligible for evaluation and award.

Certification I hereby certify that if awarded the contract, [insert name of offeror] will comply with the limitations on subcontracting specified in this clause and in the resultant contract. I further certify that I am authorized to execute this certification on behalf of [insert name of offeror].

Printed Name of Signee:____________________________________ Printed Title of Signee:_____________________________________

Signature:________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ Company Name and Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

· VAAR 852.222-71, “Combating Anti-Semitism” (OCT 2026) (DEVIATION)

· VAAR 852.232-72, “Electronic Submission of Payment Requests” (OCT 2026)(DEVIATION)

· VAAR 852.239-76, “Information and Communication Technology Accessibility” (OCT 2026)

· VAAR 852.242-71, “Administrative Contracting Officer” (OCT 2020)

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The award will be made to the response most advantageous to the Government. Responses should contain your best terms and conditions.

To facilitate the award process, all quotes must include a statement regarding the terms and conditions herein as follows:

“The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document without modification, deletion, or addition”

Submission of your response shall be received no later than 11/12/2026 at 9:00AM EST. and email sent to Tara.Dossiema@va.gov. Any questions shall be received no later than 11/2/2026 at 9:00 AM EST.

Late submissions shall be treated in accordance with the solicitation provision at FAR 52.212-1(c). Not accepted.

Any questions or concerns regarding this solicitation should be forwarded in writing via email to the Point of Contact listed below:

Tara Dossiema Tara.Dossiema@va.gov 603-624-4366 x5129